Xi Calls Trump, Says US Interfering In Chinese Internal Affairs

By Staff, Agencies

Chinese President Xi Jinping accused the United States of interfering in its internal affairs during a phone call with US counterpart Donald Trump.

Xi stated that China is deeply concerned about "the negative words and deeds" of the United States on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet, China's Xinhua news agency reported on Friday.

"These actions have interfered in China's internal affairs, harmed China's interests and undermined mutual trust and cooperation between the two sides," Xinhua said, quoting Xi.

Trump, however, said on Friday he had a "very good talk" with President Xi and claimed progress on issues from trade to North Korea and Hong Kong.

He tweeted that China "already started large scale" increases in purchases of US farm goods.

"Had a very good talk with President Xi of China concerning our giant Trade Deal. China has already started large scale purchase of agricultural product & more. Formal signing being arranged. Also talked about North Korea, where we are working with China, & Hong Kong (progress!)," Trump tweeted.

Trump and Xi spoke a week after their envoys reached a "Phase 1" agreement which is expected to see China boost imports of US agricultural and other goods, while Washington easing massive tariffs on Chinese imports.